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Pietra Borghese (Pria Burghèisa)

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Pietra Borghese (Pria Burghèisa)

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Pietra Borghese (Pria Burghèisa)

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    1. Rifugio Monte Penna – View of Lago delle Lame loop from Santo Stefano d'Aveto

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    June 21, 2025

    Not far from the Aiona–Pratomollo Refuge, near the dirt road, you come across Pietra Borghese, a truly unique rocky outcrop. At first glance, it may seem like a simple dark mass that emerges from the pastures, but it is actually a very ancient rock, among the oldest in Italy: it is over two billion years old and actually comes from the Earth's mantle.
    Its composition, rich in magnetite, causes compasses to go crazy in the surrounding area, and it is not uncommon for its summit to be struck by lightning during storms.
    Some legends have also developed around this stone, including one that wants it to be a meteorite that fell from the sky. In reality, its true charm lies in its deep geological origin, which tells an ancient story linked to the birth of the Apennines and the disappearance of a prehistoric ocean.

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      Location: Borzonasca, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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